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Knox County was formed from Young and Bexar Territories, created February 1, 1858, recreated August 21, 1876, and organized March 20, 1886. It was named in honor of General Henry Knox (1759–1806), Major General of the Continental Army in 1781 and Secretary of War from 1785 to 1794. Benjamin is the county seat.
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